LAIPLA AND ASU LAW SCHOOL PRESENT
Get the Scoop on the In-House – Outside Counsel Relationship

Three distinguished past presidents of the Association of Corporate Counsel (Southern California Chapter) want to explain to you how to best service a corporate client. This exclusive event will provide a unique opportunity to gain invaluable perspectives on the dynamics of the in-house – outside counsel relationship.  But our panelists have selfish reasons for sharing their insight – to raise the bar for outside counsel services.

Our esteemed panelists will delve into various aspects of their experiences, sharing insights on the selection, collaboration, and assessment of outside counsel specialists. This is your chance to understand the decision-making process from the inside.

Panelists:

• Joni Gaudes, General Counsel – Hybrid Apparel (Former General Counsel of ASICS America), President ACC So. Cal. (2021-2022).
• Peter Ching, General Counsel – Exemplis LLC, President of ACC So. Cal (2013-2014).
• Ken Block, General Counsel – New American Funding, President of ACC So. Cal (2019-2020).

Topics to be discussed include:

• Criteria for selecting outside counsel
• Key attributes valued in outside counsel assistance and performance
• Strategies for building and maintaining successful In-House – Outside counsel partnerships
• Challenges faced and lessons learned

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insights that will elevate your understanding of the in-house – outside counsel relationship. Network with professionals, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and enhance your approach to working collaboratively in the legal landscape.  Seize this chance to refine your understanding of the dynamics that define success in the realm of in-house counsel and outside counsel collaboration. Reserve your spot now for an evening of enlightenment, networking, and professional growth.

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm  Registration
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm  MCLE Panel
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm  Reception & Networking

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Los Angeles Intellectual Property Law Association (provider # 2083) certifies that the Ethical Challenges Facing the Patent and Intellectual Property Bar program has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hour in ethics.

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